Delyth Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Hi all We watched this programme the other evening and thought it was fascinating. Just wondered if other people saw it and what you thought about it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p26x7 or the youtube link: Best wishes Delyth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandapanda Report post Posted November 27, 2009 Hi Delyth Unfortunately I missed it, but thanks to your link I have bookmarked it and will watch it as soon as I can. (Not having seen it) I wonder how people manage to travel, go strange places, spend time with lots of strange people, with an autistic child? I have had a job to even get out of the house at times!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygifts1306 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 I havent seen it, but have just seen the link. I wil see if i can see it on replay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 30, 2009 No we don't get BBC 4 but I'll try and watch on iplayer - thanks for th e link. I've read various articles about this family and I think there's a thread about it somewhere. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sally44 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Yes I watched it. I'm not sure what I think about it. There are a number of different threads you could take with it ie. children working with animals. Sharmanism(?) - don't know if I spelt that right. Totally removing your child from their predictable routine. And many many times I look at what we are doing here in the UK and the supports and services he gets and I wonder if it wouldn't be better for all of us to just get in a van and travel. The parents did say that the morning after the meeting with the last spiritual healer that he started using a toilet. And you did see some improvement in his overall behaviour and interactions. But, as with anything, would it have happened anyway. Or was it down to the healers. I think that parents are prepared to go to astonishing lengths to try to gain some improvement and a better prognosis for their child. And although this journey was uncomfortable for the child at times, I don't think he got more upset than any other child might. And obviously this journey is not one that every child could take. This was a very specific one that was built around the boys strengths and interests (ie. horses). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites